"Umm, ye-yeah. I guess I could do that." I said, defeated as I walked to my seat. Luckily it was on the other side of the room as Tim. Logan is not going to be happy when I tell him this.
When Lunch rolled around, I was more than happy to see all my friends. I couldn't wait to see Logan, or even Lilly. Anyone besides Tim would do. Seriously, what is with this guy?! He knows I have a boyfriend
I approached the table and gave a slight turn, noticing Tim was still following me.
"V it's about time you got here, what the hell took you so long!" Lilly exclaimed as she embraced me into a tight bear hug. What goes on in her head is beyond me!
"Sorry Lills! I had to show the new kid around. Guys this is Tim Gallagher. Tim this is my twin sister Lilly, my older brother Duncan and his girlfriend Meg, Dick, and my boyfriend Logan." I introduced each of them to Tim.
I noticed though, that when I said Logan's name, Tim stiffened a little. That's a shocker.
Quick exchanges of 'hello's' and 'what do your parent's do' was asked by all the guys as I sat down on Logan's lap giving him a much needed kiss. I snuggled into his chest and nuzzled my nose in his neck, inhaling his scent. I felt him wrap his arms around me, pulling me closer. This was typical behavior for us, so everyone was used to it. Tim sat in an empty spot directly across from us and was just staring at me the whole time, unless someone spoke to him. I decided that just because this guy was creepy I wasn't going to let it get to me.
"So what did you guys get me for lunch? I hope you got enough for all of us, I didn't get to eat breakfast this morning!" I said grinning as everyone groaned.
"What, I have a big appetite sue me! But seriously, what'd you guys get me? I'm starved!"
"Ronnie where does all that food you eat go? You're too tiny to be able to eat all that food! Is your body hollow or something?" TJ exclaimed.
"I have a fast metabolism…but I'm gonna ask again. What did you get me for lunch!?" I asked pouting this time, and did the head tilt thing that always gets me what I want.
"Chill Veronica, we ordered Chinese food today. I got you sweet & sour chicken, fried rice, and chicken lo mein. Is that enough food to appease your appetite for the day, or should I get more food?" Lilly asked smirking.
"ha ha ha! Make fun of the one that can eat." I fired back sticking my tongue out at her.
"Ok enough of this before you to get into another fight over how much Veronica can eat which will most likely turn into a completely and totally different topic. So who's throwing the party this weekend?" Logan interfered quickly as he intertwined our fingers.
"What, do you guys throw parties every weekend or something? Damn that shit's cool. Back in Arizona we were lucky if there were 3 parties a year!" Tim exclaimed looking excited.
I knew where this was going. Please don't invite him, please don't invite him!
Apparently today was not my day because Dick did invite him.
"Wait V, isn't dad and Celeste going to Greece for two weeks? I think they leave Thursday! We can have the party at our house this weekend, right donut?" Lilly squealed in delight.
Duncan simply nodded his head in acknowledgment before going to back to being all gooey-eyes with Meg. Lilly noticed this and rolled her eyes at the couple before turning to me as I started speaking
"Oh my god I totally forgot about that! Yeah they do, they leave early Thursday morning. We can totally have the party at our house this weekend. But we have to make it Saturday night because I have a big soccer game Saturday afternoon. You're coming right Logan?" I said just as the food was delivered to the table.
I grabbed out all my food and dug in immediately.
"Of course I am, I always go to your games. DK and Lills are coming with me too. Did you want me to pick you up after practice today? We can go grab some dinner if you want," Logan replied stealing a piece of my chicken.
"Logan, what is rule number 3? No stealing my food unless I offer it to you!! And actually I can't, Lills is picking me up and then we have to work on our world history project that's due next week. Tomorrow?" I told him as I fed him a piece of my chicken.
"Yeah I'll pick you up from practice at 4:30? Did you just want to chill at your place…watch a few movies?" He asked rubbing my hand.
"Sounds good to me babe. We can watch the South Park movie again!" I squealed in delight.
"Seriously how many times are you going to make me watch? You're torturing me Kane!" Logan replied as I popped another piece of chicken into his mouth.
"As many times as it take to make you like it," I told him simply. "So Lills who'd the boy-toy of the week for you! Or are you deciding to be celibate for a week" I laughed.
"Me? Celibate? The words not even in my dictionary Veronica Kane! And plus, it's only Tuesday, I have like…4 days to find myself a boy. And when you're Lilly Kane…it's easier than you think!" Lilly smirked before eating some more of her lunch.
The rest of lunch was spent just chatting about the upcoming party. Lilly, Meg and I gossiped about the latest news at Neptune High while the boys were talking about surfing and whatever else goes through a boys brain.
Everyone in a while I would catch Tim staring at me. The boy just won't give up will he? Well I guess I'll just have to take matters into my own hands then…
"Is there a reason you're staring at me Tim, or do I have something on my face?" I asked putting on my sweetest sugar-coated smile.
I heard Lilly snort at my reaction, so I'm assuming she saw his creepy stares. And Logan's reaction didn't shock me too much either…he tightened his grip on my waist.
"I uh…I was j-just…well you know," he laughed awkwardly.
Ah, sweet victory.
"Nah, can't say I do…how bout you Lills?" I turned to Lilly and she bit her lip to keep her from laughing hysterically, and then shook her head no. "Logan?"
"Well, I do happen to know…but I'm allowed to, I'm assuming, since I'm your boyfriend. And that hasn't changed so I don't see why Timmy here, can't seem to stop staring at you. Why don't you tell us? Sharing is caring at this table Timmy. Right guys?" Logan said staring at Tim like a dad would do when his only daughter brought over her first boyfriend.
That caused me to think about how Logan and I got together. It was quite funny actually…
Flashback
"Lilly, have you ever thought for a second that maybe you're not cupid, and that maybe Logan and I are actually just friends?" I said rolling my eyes.
She's been trying to play matchmaker between Logan and I since we were 15…it's been a year and she still hasn't accomplished her goal.
"Wake up and smell the coffee Veronica! God, you're almost as clueless as the donut is," Lilly responded as she grabbed our bathing suits from our connecting closet and put them on my bed. "You and Logan are meant for each other…you'll see."
We put our bathing suits on and walked downstairs and met Logan and Duncan outback by the pool. We decided to just chill at our house for the day and since it was nice out, the boys went swimming while me and Lilly laid out.
"I think Keanu Reeves said it best when he said "whoa"…seriously Ronnie I think that's the most skin you've shown since…ever?" Logan said smirking.
"Yeah well don't get used to it Logan, this is the last time I let Lilly dress me!"
"And ruin my fun? Please don't," Logan said smirking, before proceeding to do a cannon ball off of the diving board.
"Believe in fate yet V?" Lilly said prancing past me towards the lounge chairs.
"Not yet Lills," I said sitting down next to her.
Later into the night…
After swimming we decided to sit up in my room and play our infamous game of 'Truth or Dare' which consisted of drinking up and the truths come out. Lilly had something planned. I could just feel it.
"Logan, truth or dare?" Duncan asked about 30 minutes into our game.
"I'm gonna go with truth on this one," Logan replied.
"What'd you think of Veronica the first time you saw her?" Duncan asked smirking.
Oh she's good…she's real good. Having Duncan do her dirty work, I thought to myself.
"I dunno, I thought she was hot," he said looking down at his hands.
"I was twelve when you moved here!" I said, my mouth agape.
"Oh, and like you weren't working it in your short shorts and your knee socks!" Logan laughed.
"That was my soccer uniform!" I shrieked, punching him in the arm.
"Whatever it totally worked!" he responded. "Now for my next victim…Lilly. Truth or dare? Never mind, like I need to ask. I dare you to go ask dearest Mommy to buy you a box of condoms for homecoming." Logan said as we all burst out laughing.
The funny part…not because of Lilly's reaction. Because of what Celeste's reaction would be. When Lilly came back from here dare, we were still laughing hysterically and so was she.
"Ok my turn! Ronnie, truth or dare?" Lilly asked.
"Ummm, dare."
"I dare you to hook up with Logan!" like I didn't see that coming.
"Oh my god Lill, give it a rest will you! What's this gonna prove anyway…" I said trailing off.
Since me and Logan were both sitting on my bed we just had to lean in. Our lips barely touch before I feel a spark shock at my lips. I immediately pull away and by the look in Logan's eyes I can tell he felt it too. Next thing I know he pulled my head towards his and fingers were twisted into his hair as we were engrossed into a passionate kiss.
I guess I should stop doubting Lilly Kane.
END FLASHBACK
"Sorry dude, I-I didn't know she was yours," Tim said looking away from Veronica. "I'm gonna head t-to my uh next class. Don't worry Veronica, you can stay. I'll find my way, I think I know my way around now."
"Yeah well now you know, so don't make it a habit of staring. It's not nice," Logan told him taking my left hand into his, as I finished eating with my other hand.
Tim left the table quickly and as soon as he was out of earshot the rest of us cracked up laughing. Suddenly I smacked Dick across the head, remembering what he did.
"Ouch Ronnie! What the hell was that for?!" Dick said rubbing the back of his head, as everyone gave me confused looks.
"For inviting the creep to the party at MY house!" I said, stabbing my fork into a piece of chicken.
"Oh Ronnie, with all of us there, the guy won't do anything. He's like a fly compared to Logan. Just imagine how much shit he'd get himself into with DK and myself there!" he did make a valid point.
The rest of the day went by fast, and I only had one other class with Tim. I caught him staring at me a couple times, but I didn't really expect him to stop forever just because Logan said so.
As soon as the last bell of the day rung, I sprinted out of class so I could get to my locker, see Logan and get to practice on time. When I got there though, Logan was already there waiting. He even had my soccer bag in his hand. Have I mentioned how great of a boyfriend he is?
